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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Iconic TV show gets reboot with huge Hollywood star in lead role 29 years after final episode
A HUGE Hollywood star is set to star in the reboot of an iconic TV show - 29 years after the final episode. The much-loved programme aired for 12 series between 1984 and 1996. Advertisement 3 A huge Hollywood star is to lead a reboot of a beloved TV show Credit: © 1987 Gene Trindl / 3 Angela Lansbury played Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote Credit: Channel 5 3 Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed she'll star in the reboot Credit: Getty Murder, She Wrote starred Dame Angela Lansbury as sleuthing Jessica Fletcher. Jessica was a widower and retired English teacher, who became a mystery writer. She investigated murders in the coastal town of Cabot Cove - even proving more perceptive than law enforcement. The Advertisement Read more on Hollywood Meanwhile, Speaking to Oscar winner said: "Oh, it's happening. "I've a couple other things to hustle and then I'll get to enjoy that world." She made the huge revelation at the premiere of her film Freakier Friday. Advertisement Most read in News TV A sequel to 2003's Freaky Friday, both Jamie and The body-swapping antics are even more heightened, with four people involved. Murder She Wrote trailer Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray and Stephen Tobolowsky are among other returning stars. Jamie, 66, won an Oscar for 2022's Everything Everywhere All At Once. Advertisement She played supporting character, IRS agent Deirdre Beaubeirdre in the smash-hit movie. The brain-bending premise follows a Chinese-American immigrant who must work with alternate universe versions of herself. Namely, to prevent the multiverse being destroyed by a powerful being. The film also won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, among others. Advertisement Freakier Friday cast More information has been revealed about the highly anticipated Freaky Friday 2. Here is everyone returning to the Disney comedy. Lindsay Lohan (Anna Coleman) Jamie Lee Curtis (Tess Coleman) Mark Hamon (Ryan) Chad Michael Murray (Jake) Haley Hudson (Peg) Christina Vidal Mitchell (Maddie) Stephen Tobolowsky (Mr. Bates) Rosalind Chao (Pei-Pei) Lucille Soong (Pei-Pei's Mom)
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Andrea Corr, 51, has barely aged a day as shows off toned body in tiny bikini
ANDREA Corr has barely aged a day if these stunning bikini snaps are anything to go by. The Advertisement 4 Andrea Corr has barely aged a day since rising to fame in the 1990s Credit: BackGrid 4 The singer showed off her tone physique while on holiday in Barbados Credit: BackGrid 4 The Corrs were a hit band from Ireland who continue to tour the world to this day Credit: AP:Associated Press Andrea rose to fame in the band alongside her siblings, , and in the 1990s thanks to their violins and tin whistles . The Irish siblings were best known for songs like Breathless, So Young, and Runaway, and they won Best International Group at The Brits in 1999. The band singer looked like she'd barely aged a day in 30 years as she took a dip in the sea outside the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados. Andrea wore her black locks in a pony tail but days earlier wore them long, down her shoulders while Advertisement the corrs Earlier this year, The Corrs singer said she "loved" the costume, gushing: "I had such a good time, everyone's been lovely, it's been really joyous. I wanted to do it for the children." , made up of Andrea on lead vocals, Sharon on violin, Caroline on drums and brother Jim on the guitar and piano, have continued to perform together over the years. Andrea was once married to barrister Gavin Bonnar, who she wed in 2001, and they split in 2019. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Exclusive Since the split, Bonnar went to live with Telma Ortiz in Madrid, the sister of Spain's monarch, Queen Letizia. The 51-year-old opened up about their break up at the time, saying she had a breakdown on a flight. 90s pop legend unrecognisable 23 years after winning a BRIT Award She said: "I was going through a tumultuous experience. I was on a plane from Madrid to Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Something very personal and distressing had occurred the day before, which shocked me "I was reeling, absolutely reeling, from it." Advertisement Continuing, the Corrs singer shared: "I was crying on the plane and I didn't care that I was crying. If people were looking at me, that didn't matter." She said after the flight she was on became delayed by a few hours due to weather it allowed her time to think, and she channelled her emotions into writing. She added: "I felt the gigantic storm outside was in sync with what was going on in my life. 'It was almost therapy, because there was definitely a huge storm going on inside of me. These words of a song just started to fall out of me. While the plane took ages to take off, I wrote and wrote and wrote." Advertisement 4 Andrea now lives in Madrid, Spain Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Osbourne family's full touching statement as they mourn rock icon Ozzy ‘with more sadness than mere words can convey'
OZZY Osbourne's family have released a touching statement as they mourn the death of the rock icon "with more sadness than mere words can convey". The Advertisement 13 Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76 Credit: Reuters 13 Ozzy took to the stage for the final time on July 5 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 13 He was also known for his TV antics, including show The Osbournes with wife Sharon and kids Kelly and Jack 13 Bat-munching Ozzy was known as the Prince of Darkness Paying tribute to their "beloved" Ozzy, his family said the music legend was "surrounded by love" when he passed away this morning. In an emotional statement, his family said: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. "Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis." Advertisement Read more on News 'If it's end of the road, I can't complain' How Ozzy Osbourne Emotional moment Ozzy, who became known as the Prince of Darkness thanks to his on-stage antics that attracted a legion of heavy rock fans, played a short five-song set reuniting with his bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward earlier this month. The gig was touted as "the greatest heavy metal show ever," with Ozzy grinning to chanting fans and even watching on after as his The rocker vowed, however, that it would be his final performance due to his deteriorating health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson's in 2020. Most read in The Sun Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, the star had a string of jobs including labourer, plumber and abattoir worker after dropping out of school aged 15. Advertisement But Ozzy Osbourne top five greatest moments The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967. When that band split, the pair reunited in Polka Tulk Blues alongside Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. Advertisement The group later became known as Black Sabbath and went onto shatter the music world with their whining guitar solos, Occult-based lyrics and Ozzy's screeching vocals. In 1970, the group gained a cult following in both the US and UK after releasing their eponymous first album. Black Sabbath saw incredible success with hit tracks such as Paranoid but discord in the group saw most of the original line-up leave. Ozzy himself quit the band in 1978, with a spiral into drug abuse leading to a divorce from first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with. Advertisement It was then he first met a young Sharon Arden, who Ozzy at first wrote off as he believed she would think he was a "lunatic". But the singer could not be more wrong and the pair married in Hawaii in July 1982 before going on to have three children together, Aimee, 13 His music with Black Sabbath helped define a genre Credit: Getty 13 Ozzy performed his last ever gig in pure heavy metal style Advertisement 13 Sharon and Ozzy married in July 1982 13 The family starred in the reality series The Osbournes Want to Believe With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. His seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. Advertisement Coupled with the Prince of Darkness' insane tour that saw him bite the head off a live bat, a string of successful tracks followed - cementing Ozzy as a rock legend around the world. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon, which featured heavy metal acts touring the US and some of Europe. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13. Advertisement In 2001, Ozzy appealed to a whole new audience after appearing in reality TV show The Osbournes with his family. Its first series was the most-watched show ever on MTV and propelled Jack and Kelly into stardom, with the latter enjoying a music career of her own. Matriarch Sharon also carved out a successful showbiz career for herself - first as an X Factor judge, then host of her own show in the US. With the family's success growing, they hosted the 30th Annual American Music Awards and later the BRIT Awards in London. Advertisement The hugely popular show ran until 2005 and portrayed heartbreaking moments for the family - including Sharon's battle with cancer and the quad bike accident that nearly killed Ozzy. The family later starred in the reality series The Osbournes Want to Believe and special The Osbournes: Night of Terror, which both focused on paranormal investigations. In 2006, Ozzy and the rest of Black Sabbath were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A year later, the star released his first solo studio album in six years, Black Rain followed by Scream in 2010 and Ordinary Man in 2020. Advertisement HEALTH BATTLE Ozzy won another Grammy for Patient Number 9 in 2022 and single Degradation Rules, which featured Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. But following a spate of nasty injuries, Ozzy was He was later pictured looking frail as he walked in New York with the aid of a stick. Ozzy suffered a spinal injury after an accident at his LA home in 2019 that required him to undergo surgery on his neck. Advertisement He was sadly diagnosed with Parkinson's the same year and revealed the sad news a year later in an The singer told Good Morning America at the time that he couldn't hide his health struggles any longer. Explaining the condition, Sharon said: "It's Parkin 2 which is a form of Parkinson's. There are so many different types of Parkinson's. "It's not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination but it does affect the nerves in your body. Advertisement "It's like you'll have a good day, then a good day and then a really bad day." Ozzy added: "A year ago I was in a terrible state. I'm on a host of medication, mainly for the surgery. "I've got numbness down this arm and my legs are going cold. I don't know if it's the Parkinson's or what. That's the problem." Parkin 2 cannot be cured, but treatments are available to minimise symptoms — although it is steadily degenerative. Advertisement Experts say the variety Ozzy had is one of the slowest developing types — but the long-term prognosis varies significantly between cases. FINAL GIG Not content with being laid up in bed, Ozzy wowed fans with a And this year, he took to the stage for Black Sabbath's final-ever concert on July 5. Ozzy arrived on stage at Villa Park in Birmingham dressed in his trademark black, sitting on a bat throne for the historic gig. Advertisement The crowd were delighted to see the iconic rocker back on stage, and kept chanting his name. Ozzy was equally thrilled to be performing, and repeatedly broke out into a massive grin. It was the first time in 20 years that the original Black Sabbath line-up have performed together. The Sun was there to Advertisement Meanwhile his daughter Kelly revealed that she is engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson. She shared a video of the moment Sid popped the question backstage at her father's final ever Black Sabbath gig. It came after Ozzy told how much he Reflecting on how supportive his fans have been since the announcement, he said in February: "My fans. That's the thing that I really miss about not doing gigs. Advertisement "I'm a hands-on guy. I like talking to my fans. I miss them terribly. My goal is to get back on stage as soon as possible." 13 Ozzy revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2020 13 Ozzy pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963 13 Black Sabbath were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 Advertisement 13 The couple, pictured with their children Kelly, Jack and Aimee, created the annual festival Ozzfest 13 Sharon helped Ozzy carve out a successful solo career
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Jetsetters set to love new trolley duffle bag in Penneys just €20 – and it's ideal for ‘big trips'
JETSETTERS are set to love a new trolley duffle bag in Penney's for just €20 - and it's ideal for "big trips". The Advertisement 4 Penney's have released a new trolley duffle bag Credit: Garrett White - The Sun 4 The bargain bag costs only €20 Credit: Penneys 4 It's set to be a big hit this summer Credit: Penneys The bag is available in black and features a spacious main compartment suitable for packing clothing, shoes or bulkier items. There are multiple zip pockets included - making it perfect for separating smaller belongings and Penneys chiefs said on their website: 'Big trip coming up? This large trolley duffle bag is built to handle it. 'With a roomy main compartment, multiple zip pockets and easy-grab top handles, it's made for stress-free packing.' Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL Made from 100 per cent polyester, the design includes two short carry handles on the top for lifting the bag by hand. What's more, the This makes it suitable for longer walks through airports, platforms or At 73 centimetres long and just over 30 centimetres deep and wide, the bag offers lots of internal capacity and ensures you can fit all of your travelling staples. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun The wheels are positioned at the base, with plastic rails helping the bag stay balanced when upright. Penneys bosses added: 'The wheeled base and retractable handle mean you can roll it through stations, airports or hotel lobbies with no fuss. Penneys re-open of one of their most famous stores with Dublin Mayor Emma Blain there to share her must have buy 'Finished in classic black, it's practical, durable and ready for your next adventure.' Buyers have been warned that material is listed as wipe-clean only and should not be machine washed, bleached, tumble dried, ironed or dry-cleaned. Advertisement And it is said to be a big hit this summer, so savvy shoppers must act fast. Meanwhile fashion fans are setting the look with the newest drop in stores. One shopper said she tried the "cutest" set for summer as she claimed it was giving "major Monica posts to Instagram under the username @ Advertisement In the video, she can be seen wearing a printed set, comprised of a jacket and shorts. This stunning stripe two-piece is ideal to keep some colour in your wardrobe with its bright blue stripe complemented with some neutral browns and creams for a chic look. The silver button-down jacket can be styled with a midi white skirt and kitten heels for a more elegant classy occasion. Or better yet rock the shorts with some flip flops and a biking top with an open white linen shirt for the perfect Advertisement Making it perfect for the office, going for dinner or even a night out. The complete set is available for your upcoming trips in stores across the country. THE HISTORY OF PENNEYS THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin's Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969. Known as Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total. However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region. And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy. Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The retailer's opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019. It spans five floors and features Primark's biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants. 4 The suitcase is ideal for long trips Credit: Penneys
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Manchester City ace John Stones ties the knot with girlfriend Olivia Naylor in intimate Ibiza wedding
MAN City defender John Stones is now united — after marrying his fiancée. The Advertisement 3 John Stones and girlfriend Olivia Naylor, pictured at a friend's wedding, have tied the knot at an intimate ceremony in Ibiza 3 Olivia watching John play for England last year Credit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) 3 The star popped the question after England lost to Spain in the Euros final last summer Credit: Getty They wed in front of just 40 guests at the ultra-exclusive Hacienda Na Xamena on the holiday isle. The couple exchanged their vows on Friday before hosting a champagne pool party to celebrate the following day. A source said: 'They love Ibiza and wanted to marry in their favourite place. 'They invited just 40 of their closest friends and family and spread it out over four days. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 'They organised a pre-wedding party with all the guests wearing white, except the bride and groom and the three kids who were in black. 'The wedding itself was beautiful and everything they dreamed it would be. 'Everyone is absolutely thrilled for them.' Stones, who has played in every major tournament for the Three Lions since the World Cup in 2018, popped the question after England lost to Spain in the Euros final last summer . Advertisement Most read in Football Live Blog He took her away for a sunshine break in the wake of the heartache and dropped to one knee. Olivia celebrated her engagement with an 'intimate' dinner party for close friends. Inside hidden meaning behind Man City star John Stones' incredible leg tattoo that he says shows his 'dreams come true' She then jetted out for a hen party in Las Vegas as Stones played for They returned to the UK before flying out to Ibiza over a week ago. Advertisement They couple began dating in 2019 and had their first child together in January 2023. Olivia gave birth just weeks after Stones returned from the
